Sparking Wholeness

Dr. Tabatha Barber, known as The Gutsy Gynecologist, has dedicated her life to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health and well-being. Overcoming struggles as a young girl, including self-esteem challenges and the hurdles of being a high school dropout and teenage mother, she emerged as a successful physician through faith and perseverance. Her unwavering commitment to women's health is evident through her triple board certifications in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. Dr. Barber's new bestselling book, Fast to Faith, teaches women how to incorporate intermittent fasting and faith into their lives. Key Topics: - Dr. Barber’s personal story of teen pregnancy and medical trauma - How functional medicine gives women a voice and a choice to advocate for their health - The role of sugar on women’s health today - Fascinating insights on the body’s ability to heal, if given the right tools for support - The real reason you’re gaining weight - Estrogen dominance and its impact on your health - How stress causes weight gain Get Dr. Barber’s book and learn more at fasttofaith.com and DrTabatha.com. Listen to her show, The Gutsy Gynecologist, and follow her on social media at @thegutsygynecologist Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ Buy Erin’s recipe book, co-written by pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu here: https://a.co/d/ateoVxx

Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of “Afraid ofAll the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” “He Numbered the Pores on My Face,” and the “Anxious and Ashamed” Bible studies. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth. Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She loves hanging out with her husband and four kids, eating nachos by herself, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits. Her new book “Hopeful-ish” is available now. Key Topics: - Background to her book title, “Hopeful-ish” - How the gospel speaks to sadness - Hope found in the concept of Jesus being “fully God and fully man” - Scarlet’s pillow nest and need for comfort during difficult seasons - How to practice spiritual disciplines and keep showing up when you don’t want to - The role of community in finding hope - Where to start reading your Bible when you’re not feeling hopeful - Navigating grief during the holiday season Learn more about Scarlet at her website https://www.scarlethiltibidal.com/ and on Instagram @scarlethiltibidal. You can grab all four of her books for only $30 here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/contributors/scarlet-hiltibidal Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ Buy Erin’s recipe book, co-written by pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu here: https://a.co/d/ateoVxx

This popular episode replay features Dr. David H. Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which services over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. He is an international expert on spirituality and mental health, whose work has been featured in Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator and author, Dr. Rosmarin has helped thousands of patients and organizations to live happier and more productive lives. His most recent book is Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You Key Topics: - The current anxiety epidemic and what is causing it - Anxiety as a stepping stone to connection - How fear is a natural alert - How anxiety makes us connect to others better - The difference between stress and anxiety - How anxiety enhances spirituality - Hope for the person who’s drowning in anxiety - The least known contributor to anxiety Learn more about Dr. Rosmarin and get his book at drrosmarin.com and centerforanxiety.org. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ Buy Erin’s recipe book, co-written by pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu here: https://a.co/d/ateoVxx

Ava Pennington is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and teaching leader for Bible Study Fellowship International. She has a master’s from St. John's University and a certification in Adult Bible Studies from Moody Bible Institute. A member of the Christian Authors Network and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, she has also authored Reflections on the Names of God and the complementary Daily Reflections on the Names of God. Ava’s new book Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ is available now. Key Topics: - Understanding the fruit of the spirit in light of Ava’s new book - How a performance-based culture can lead to unnecessary stress and spiritual confusion - The importance of starting with surrender - What it means to “cultivate” the fruit of the spirit - The importance of grace being at the center of a fruitful life Learn more about Ava’s work at avapennington.com. Grab her free resources here: https://avapennington.com/free-resources/

In this rerun solo episode, Erin covers the topic of “food as mood,” sharing highlights from her all-new Food as Mood Guide, available below. Key Topics: - The importance of getting raw materials to support mental health - How to increase nutrients in a practical way - The importance of eating hygiene - How blood sugar balance plays a big role in supporting mood health - Ingredients that confuse the body and make it feel unsafe to thrive - Top brain foods for mental health - New AAP warnings against GMOs in kids’ food - Finding hormone balance and what to test for Download the new FREE Food is Mood Guide here:
https://mailchi.mp/055b20577ebc/food-is-mood-guide Grab Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook Looking for coaching support? Fill out this form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBahf6Wv677i9tlcF_6uIrfvfPzUmWNjrykpVxGWpKegfWWA/viewform?usp=header

Dr. Kendal Stewart has dedicated his life’s work to uncovering root causes and tailoring individualized solutions through genetic testing, functional medicine, and integrative care. His approach emphasizes prevention as much as treatment, using lifestyle, nutrition, and nervous system support as daily fuel for better brain function. A nationally recognized expert in neuroimmune disorders— including genetic abnormalities, chronic pain, ADD/ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, he provides practical tools to regulate stress, stabilize energy, boost mental clarity, and gain overall wellness. Key Topics: - Definition of neuroimmune syndrome and how it shows interconnectedness in the brain and body - The connection between the nervous system and inflammation and insulin resistance - Auto antibodies to look at with neuroinflammation to understand the cause - How genetic SNPs play a role in neuroimmune dysfunction - The impact of GI inflammation - Individualizing the approach to healing For more info, head to drkendalstewart.com. Listen to his podcast: Coffee with Dr. Stewart Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Dr. Diana Driscoll, OD, FAAO is a clinical researcher, doctor, and founder of POTS Care, the only clinic focused on uncovering the root causes of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related autonomic disorders. After becoming severely ill herself and facing years of misdiagnosis, Dr. Driscoll turned her personal struggle into groundbreaking research that now helps patients around the world. She is the President of Genetic Disease Investigators and the creator of Parasym Plus, a patented supplement designed to support vagus nerve function and restore balance to the nervous system. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and she is the author of The Driscoll Theory and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Your Eyes and EDS. Dr. Driscoll is the Clinical Director of the only clinic dedicated to treating the underlying medical causes of POTS - not just the symptoms Key Topics: - Understanding a POTS diagnosis and what that means for the whole body, not just the heart - How POTS is diagnosed - The mental health impact of a POTS diagnosis - The role of inflammation in these chronic “invisible illnesses” - The role of the vagus nerve in treating POTS - The supplement that can help relieve symptoms of POTS Learn more about Dr. Driscoll’s work with POTS at https://potscare.com/ Get information on her patented supplement for vagus nerve support, Parasym Plus at https://vagusnervesupport.com/ Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician (Preventive/Addiction Medicine) with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health, revolutionizes trauma healing by revealing how our cells—not just our minds—store trauma. Her book "The Biology of Trauma" (foreword by Gabor Maté) transforms our understanding of how the body experiences and holds trauma. After adopting a child during medical school sparked her journey, she developed an integrative science-based sequence for the healing journey. Through her practitioner training, podcast, YouTube channel, and international speaking, she bridges functional medicine, attachment and trauma therapy, proving that repairing trauma's impact on the mind, body and biology is possible. Key Topics: - Understanding a biology-based approach to trauma - How trauma and stress are experienced differently by our physiology - The five steps of a physiological trauma response - The way modern medicine fails to put the puzzle pieces together - How to support the biology of trauma and find healing - Survival mechanisms that show the body is protecting you through a trauma response Grab her bestselling book at biologyoftrauma.com/book now! Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Anna Christine (A. C.) Seiple is a licensed counselor, retreat leader, instructor, and researcher. She loves integrating neuroscience with spirituality, honoring the entirety of our created being. She holds two master’s degrees—one in clinical mental health counseling and one in biblical studies—and is currently a postgraduate researcher working on her PhD at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Her book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down, is available now wherever books are sold. Key Topics: - The concept behind A.C.'s book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down - The disconnect we often experience with our bodies and our minds - What Internal Family Systems (parts work) is and how it is used in therapy - How the Christian faith integrates into parts work - A.C.’s approach to blending the ancient truths of the Bible into modern counseling - How anchoring plays a role into our need to slow down - Polyvagal Theory and its role in creating felt safety in the body and brain - Contemplative practices and their role in modern mindfulness practices 
Connect with A. C. on Instagram @a.c.seiple and online at acseiple.com. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Erin Kerry is an integrative health coach, functional nutritionist and author of the upcoming book Live Beyond Your Label. In this solo episode, Erin discusses the fourth part of her book, “Exercise Your Body and Brain.” Key Topics: - How healthy emotional regulation impacts the way we show up in the world and help us to manage our triggers - How triggers are protective but feel a lot worse when we’re not addressing our stress - The importance of movement for mental health and three brain benefits of exercise that may transform your relationship with it - The way movement is a way to partner with and listen to you body, while also supporting your menstrual cycle symptoms - The importance of self-care, and the difference between intentional self-care and Sabbath instead of self medication and zoning out - Practical practices for a deeper, nourishing sleep routine To order Live Beyond Your Label: A Holistic Approach to Breaking Old Patterns and Rediscovering a Healthier You in Mind, Body, and Spirit, head here: erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook or find wherever books are sold! Download Erin’s devotional plan, Reset Your Stress Response with Scripture, on the Bible app: http://bible.us/r/FYO Download the plan on Life Bible app: https://tbibles.com/M1rG Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup

Erin Kerry is an integrative health coach, functional nutritionist and author of the upcoming book Live Beyond Your Label. In this solo episode, Erin discusses the third part of her book, which discusses how to add variety to your diet in how you eat, why you eat, and what you eat, along with how to create body peace. Key Topics: - How to create an optimal environment for digestion - How stress plays a role in absorption and digestion of nutrients - How to eat for balanced blood sugar to support a balanced stress response - Using the antidepressant food score to increase mood-boosting foods - Why dieting fails - Root causes of weight struggles - Noise that disrupts body peace To order Live Beyond Your Label: A Holistic Approach to Breaking Old Patterns and Rediscovering a Healthier You in Mind, Body, and Spirit, head here: erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook or find wherever books are sold! Don’t forget to grab your preorder gift, a Nourishing Habits Guide, now! Available through September 16. https://mailchi.mp/43ddced8d0e6/lbyl-preorder-gift-bundle Download Erin’s devotional plan, Reset Your Stress Response with Scripture, on the Bible app: http://bible.us/r/FYO Download the plan on Life Bible app: https://tbibles.com/M1rG

Erin Kerry is an integrative health coach, functional nutritionist and author of the upcoming book Live Beyond Your Label. In this solo episode, Erin discusses the second part of her book, which explores root issues that keep us from thriving and their impact on living a purposeful, connected life. Key Topics: - How unresolved trauma and suppressed feelings can lead to chronic disease states - The importance of reconnecting with one's body and God to promote healing - What the Bible teaches us about feeling feelings - A reframe on coping mechanisms, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and the need for a gentle approach when making changes - Reviews from the book launch team To order Live Beyond Your Label: A Holistic Approach to Breaking Old Patterns and Rediscovering a Healthier You in Mind, Body, and Spirit, head here: erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook or find wherever books are sold! Don’t forget to grab your preorder gift, a Nourishing Habits Guide, now! Available through September 16. Download Erin’s devotional plan, Reset Your Stress Response with Scripture, on the Bible app: http://bible.us/r/FYO Download the plan on Life Bible app: https://tbibles.com/M1rG

Erin’s upcoming book, Live Beyond Your Label, releases on September 16, and this episode gives you a foundation for why the book encourages you to live beyond your label and the heart behind the book. Erin shares how the book is structured into four parts: learn to address stress, identify the root issues, add variety to your diet, and exercise your body and brain. This episode highlights part one of the book: Learn to Address Stress. Key Topics: - The two types of stress Erin breaks down in the book - How the body is designed to respond to stress and how that system can get imbalanced - The importance of tuning into your body’s natural alerts in order to partner with it and find healing - To get a jump start on supporting your body, you can download Erin’s preorder gift now! Order the book, Live Beyond Your Label: A Holistic Approach to Breaking Old Patterns and Rediscovering a Healthier You in Mind, Body, and Spirit here: erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook. Grab your preorder gift here: https://mailchi.mp/d27a9ba990c0/nourishing-habits-guide Download Erin’s devotional plan, Reset Your Stress Response with Scripture, on the Bible app: http://bible.us/r/FYO Download the plan on Life Bible app: https://tbibles.com/M1rG

Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, psychotherapist, retreat leader, and podcaster who has dedicated her work and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and conditions. She is the author of the books Mind Your Body (Penguin/Random House, 2025) and The Meaning of Truth as well as the online courses Freedom from Chronic Pain and Freedom From an Anxious Life. Her brand, Your BreakAwake, has a Podcast, YouTube Channel, Instagram, and newsletter. Alongside her partner Lisa Eisenpresser and their colleague Christina Sarno, Nicole created The Sarno x Sachs Solution, a practitioner training that avails clinicians and coaches worldwide of this life-changing work. Key Topics: - Nicole’s personal journey with chronic pain and how she began working in mind-body medicine - How the body stores emotions - The science behind emotional and physical pain - How your negative self-talk is playing a role in your body’s response system - How to retrain your brain - The protective element of pain - How JournalSpeak helps with repressed emotions and leads to pain reduction and healing Links: Nicole’s podcast: The Cure for Chronic Pain Website: nicolesachs.com Instagram: @nicolsachslcsw Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Dr. Joel Warsh (aka @DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram) is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Vaccines, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Between a Shot and Hard Place: Tackling Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and then worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice in Studio City. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. This episode features an open, honest conversation about children’s health and why vaccines have become controversial and political in recent years. It gets to the heart of what all parents want: healthy kids. Key Topics: - What the word anti-vax has come to mean in recent years, and Dr. Warsh’s position on vaccines - Current vaccine schedule and the issue of informed consent - Why some parents choose to have religious exemptions for their children - Safety testing done in vaccine - Vaccines and autism: what the science says - SIDS and vaccines: what the science says - Chronic disease in children and what parents can do, no matter their stance on vaccines For more on Dr. Warsh: Get his book Between a Shot and a Hard Place on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dRbtptW Website: https://integrativepediatricsandmedicine.com/ Instagram: DrJoelGator  Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado. She honed her expertise by studying in Paris, as well as at Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40 she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease where she experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing, and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative techniques and she now blends western medicine and eastern techniques into her practice at UnabridgedMD. Key Topics: - The mind-body connection in autoimmune diseases - Dr. Amigues’ journey healing from stage 4 cancer and her integration of Eastern and Western medicine - Reframing health and healing in the midst of a diagnosis - The impact of labeling on patient outcomes - Misunderstandings in autoimmune disease - Creating a mindful approach to an autoimmune diagnosis Listen to Dr. Amigues’ podcast: Unabridged MD. Learn more about her work at her website: positiveana.com IG, Facebook and Twitter: UnabridgedMD Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

In this 300th episode special, host Erin Kerry shares about her six-year journey in podcasting and interviewing the world’s top health experts. Since starting the podcast, she has received training in applied functional medicine and continues to learn more about getting to the root of mental health issues. The five areas Erin discusses: - Functional lab testing and how it supports a root cause approach to mental health - Alternative options to antidepressant and anti anxiety medication - Exercise as a regulator of mood symptoms - Food is mood: how the nutrients we consume impact optimal brain function - The impact of physiological stress and emotional stress on physical health Host bio information: Erin Kerry is a health coach and mental health advocate. She encourages people to live beyond their labels, sparking hope and wholeness each week through her podcast, Sparking Wholeness. Erin knows how suffering from a chronic illness can infiltrate every area of life. By the age of18, she was given the labels PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder. Today, she is living symptom-free. She empowers people to be their own health advocates so they don’t have to be limited by a label or diagnosis. She and her husband, Richard, live in Tyler, Texas, with their three kids: Isabel, Roman, and Rhett. Her first book, published with Tyndale Refresh, is available on September 16, 2025. Preorder Live Beyond Your Label here: erinbkerry.com/upcomingbooks. Apply to join Erin’s launch team now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsl3OcpOdHDoJYTCslelbIKl44dzwFSgg1G3qj9ZULeQ_oMA/viewform?usp=header Download Erin’s seven-day reading plan in the Bible YouVersion app, Reset Your Stress Response with Scripture, here: http://bible.us/r/FYO Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup

Katherine “Katie” Reid, PhD is the founder of Unblind My Mind, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to improving health through informed food choices. With a background in biotech cancer pharmaceuticals, she brings a wealth of scientific knowledge to her work on chronic inflammatory illnesses. Dr. Reid is a co-author with Dr. Barbara Price of "Fat, Stressed, and Sick: MSG, Processed Food, and America's Health Crisis" which presents compelling scientific evidence that glutamate—commonly known as MSG—found in processed foods contributes to a range of preventable inflammatory diseases. Key Topics: - Dr. Reid’s journey to understanding the impact of MSG as a scientist as well as her personal journey as a parent - MSG’s impact on health conditions and how processed food items are creating the most issues - The hidden dangers in soy, whey, and hydrolyzed proteins - How glutamate wrecks neurotransmitter balance and contributes to mental and emotional dysregulation - Strategies for reducing processed foods - Glutamate sensitivity and how school foods affect it - Food industry labeling and regulations Learn more about Dr. Reid’s work at katherinereidphd.com Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/ For video highlight clips of this episode and others, go to YouTube.com/@erinbkerry

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a renowned expert in the field of women’s health, specializing in menopause and its various stages. With a deep understanding of the confusion surrounding menopausal terminology, Dr. Haver aims to educate and empower women to navigate this significant phase of their lives. In this episode, she sheds light on the intricacies of menopause and empowers women to understand and navigate the changes associated with declining ovarian function. Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet, as well as The New Menopause, released in 2024. Key Topics: - The surprising timeframe of perimenopausal symptoms - Why perimenopausal symptoms get missed by some providers - The nutritional disparities in medicine today - Symptoms of perimenopause and how to support them sooner rather than later - Hormone Replacement Therapy – what it is and who needs it - Nutritional support for menopause - The micronutrients women need to stay healthy Get more perimenopause resources at thepauselife.com and galvestondiet.com. Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regenerative medicine and the co-author of Educating Marston. Founder of the North Florida Stem Cells Clinic, Dr. Weiss provides stem cell replacement therapy to treat various conditions such as Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with a special focus on the treatment of Autism. In this episode, Dr. Eric Weiss, a plastic surgeon and stem cell therapy expert, discussed his journey into stem cell research after his son was diagnosed with autism, explaining the connection between brain inflammation and autism, and the potential of stem cell therapy in treating various conditions. Key Topics: - The connection between inflammation and autism - The success of stem cell therapy for autism - Other benefits of stem cell treatment - The gut-brain connection and its role in inflammatory disorders - Umbilical cord stem cell uses - Behavioral changes in kids with stem cell treatments - Why stem cell research has been controversial and why it shouldn’t be Learn more about Dr. Weiss’ work at ericweissmd.com. Grab his book at educatingmarston.com Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/